Council Members
Rick Danielson
Council at Large
rdanielson@cityofmandeville.com
Rick Danielson graduated from Mandeville High School in 1988. After finishing graduate school, Rick was commissioned in the United States Air Force, serving our country for over nine years on active duty and achieving the rank of Major. During his military career, Rick deployed oversees in support of multiple operations to include Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Northern Watch. In 2004, Rick returned to Mandeville. Professionally, Rick is a senior financial advisor at a national brokerage firm in Mandeville. In 2012, Rick was first elected to the Mandeville City Council as Councilman - at – Large. In addition, Rick represented the City of Mandeville in 2013 – 2014 on the St. Tammany Parish Office of Inspector General Task Force, serving as the Chairman of this 24-member body. Rick has always been passionate about serving his community and is actively involved on boards and committees with several local non-profit and community service organizations. Currently, Rick serves on the Board of Commissioners for Recreation District #1 / Pelican Park, and is the Special Advisor to the Board of Directors for the Northshore Kiwanis Club of Mandeville. In addition, Rick is a member of the Board of Trustees for Lakeview Regional Medical Center, and the Louisiana Chapter of the HeartGift Foundation. Previously, Rick was appointed to the Board of Commissioners for the St. Tammany Economic Development District, was the Vice President for Membership of the St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce, and served on the Northshore Business Council. In 2006, Rick graduated from the Leadership St. Tammany Program. Rick served on the Leadership St. Tammany Board of Trustees from 2006 – 2010 and had the honor of serving as the Chairperson of the Board from 2008 – 2009. In addition, Rick is a distinguished past president of the Northshore Kiwanis Club and Division 13 Lieutenant Governor. Additionally, for over 20 years, Rick enjoyed volunteer coaching for various youth sports in St. Tammany Parish beginning in 1985. Rick was recognized as the 2014 St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce Board Member of the Year. Rick and his wife Stephanie have five children between the ages of 17 and 25.
Rick Danielson graduated from Mandeville High School in 1988. After finishing graduate school, Rick was commissioned in the United States Air Force, serving our country for over nine years on active duty and achieving the rank of Major. During his military career, Rick deployed oversees in support of multiple operations to include Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Northern Watch. In 2004, Rick returned to Mandeville. Professionally, Rick is a senior financial advisor at a national brokerage firm in Mandeville. In 2012, Rick was first elected to the Mandeville City Council as Councilman - at – Large. In addition, Rick represented the City of Mandeville in 2013 – 2014 on the St. Tammany Parish Office of Inspector General Task Force, serving as the Chairman of this 24-member body. Rick has always been passionate about serving his community and is actively involved on boards and committees with several local non-profit and community service organizations. Currently, Rick serves on the Board of Commissioners for Recreation District #1 / Pelican Park, and is the Special Advisor to the Board of Directors for the Northshore Kiwanis Club of Mandeville. In addition, Rick is a member of the Board of Trustees for Lakeview Regional Medical Center, and the Louisiana Chapter of the HeartGift Foundation. Previously, Rick was appointed to the Board of Commissioners for the St. Tammany Economic Development District, was the Vice President for Membership of the St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce, and served on the Northshore Business Council. In 2006, Rick graduated from the Leadership St. Tammany Program. Rick served on the Leadership St. Tammany Board of Trustees from 2006 – 2010 and had the honor of serving as the Chairperson of the Board from 2008 – 2009. In addition, Rick is a distinguished past president of the Northshore Kiwanis Club and Division 13 Lieutenant Governor. Additionally, for over 20 years, Rick enjoyed volunteer coaching for various youth sports in St. Tammany Parish beginning in 1985. Rick was recognized as the 2014 St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce Board Member of the Year. Rick and his wife Stephanie have five children between the ages of 17 and 25.
Jason Zuckerman
Council at Large
jzuckerman@cityofmandeville.com
Jason Zuckerman is a licensed architect in the State of Louisiana, having earned his Master of Architecture from Tulane University. He has been involved in the design and construction industry for over 27 years and lived in and around the City of Mandeville since graduating from Tulane in 1993. Jason is Vice President at The McDonnel Group, a regional general contractor specializing in ground up construction as well as renovations including design-build, specializing in educational, institutional, hospitality, healthcare, and industrial markets. He has been with the firm since its inception twenty years ago. Jason also practices Architecture in the Mandeville area and served on the City of Mandeville's Historic Preservation District Commission for several years prior to being elected to the City Council in addition to volunteering his time to Mandeville's Design Review Committee. Jason has been an active member to the American Institute of Architects since 1996, the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) since 1993, and earned his LEED AP credentials from the Green Building Certification Institute in 2009. Jason has three children Curtis, Danny, and Sarah and is very excited to have an opportunity to help in planning for Mandeville's future while protecting and preserving its past and everything we all love about our great city.
Jason Zuckerman is a licensed architect in the State of Louisiana, having earned his Master of Architecture from Tulane University. He has been involved in the design and construction industry for over 27 years and lived in and around the City of Mandeville since graduating from Tulane in 1993. Jason is Vice President at The McDonnel Group, a regional general contractor specializing in ground up construction as well as renovations including design-build, specializing in educational, institutional, hospitality, healthcare, and industrial markets. He has been with the firm since its inception twenty years ago. Jason also practices Architecture in the Mandeville area and served on the City of Mandeville's Historic Preservation District Commission for several years prior to being elected to the City Council in addition to volunteering his time to Mandeville's Design Review Committee. Jason has been an active member to the American Institute of Architects since 1996, the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) since 1993, and earned his LEED AP credentials from the Green Building Certification Institute in 2009. Jason has three children Curtis, Danny, and Sarah and is very excited to have an opportunity to help in planning for Mandeville's future while protecting and preserving its past and everything we all love about our great city.
Rebecca Bush
Council Member District I
rbush@cityofmandeville.com
Rebecca Bush proudly serves the City of Mandeville and its residents as Council Member for District I. She is a graduate of Vanderbilt University, Loyola University School of Law, and – for more than 20 years – has actively practiced law as a trial attorney in defense of a diverse array of civil claims. Ms. Bush has resided in Mandeville for 15 years, with her husband and son, and is a long-time member of multiple civic organizations.
Rebecca Bush proudly serves the City of Mandeville and its residents as Council Member for District I. She is a graduate of Vanderbilt University, Loyola University School of Law, and – for more than 20 years – has actively practiced law as a trial attorney in defense of a diverse array of civil claims. Ms. Bush has resided in Mandeville for 15 years, with her husband and son, and is a long-time member of multiple civic organizations.
Dr. J. Skelly Kreller
Council Member District II
skreller@cityofmandeville.com
Dr. Skelly Kreller proudly serves the City of Mandeville and its residents as Council Member for District 2. He is a graduate of Jesuit High School, University of New Orleans, LSU School of Dentistry, Residency in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at Charity Hospital in New Orleans. He has practiced on the Northshore for 38 years and retired in 2015. Dr. Kreller is Board Certified in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and is a member of many professional associations. He resides in Mandeville for the last 22 years with his wife Cheryl and their 2 Old English Sheepdogs, Olivia & Wally. They have a total of 5 children and 11 grandchildren between them.
Dr. Skelly Kreller proudly serves the City of Mandeville and its residents as Council Member for District 2. He is a graduate of Jesuit High School, University of New Orleans, LSU School of Dentistry, Residency in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at Charity Hospital in New Orleans. He has practiced on the Northshore for 38 years and retired in 2015. Dr. Kreller is Board Certified in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and is a member of many professional associations. He resides in Mandeville for the last 22 years with his wife Cheryl and their 2 Old English Sheepdogs, Olivia & Wally. They have a total of 5 children and 11 grandchildren between them.
Jill McGuire
Council Member District III
jmcguire@cityofmandeville.com
Jill McGuire grew up in the Mandeville area and is delighted to raise her children hear as well. Jill and her husband Barrett have been married for 18 years. Jill’s love of restoring old properties landed her on the Historic Preservation District Commission where she served for two years. She and her husband live in old Mandeville and have three businesses in Old Mandeville as well. She is delighted to served the people of District 3 on the council.
Jill McGuire grew up in the Mandeville area and is delighted to raise her children hear as well. Jill and her husband Barrett have been married for 18 years. Jill’s love of restoring old properties landed her on the Historic Preservation District Commission where she served for two years. She and her husband live in old Mandeville and have three businesses in Old Mandeville as well. She is delighted to served the people of District 3 on the council.
Kristine Scherer
Council Clerk
kscherer@cityofmandeville.com
Kristine is Council Clerk to all five City Council members. She attends all Council meetings and special work sessions and prepares agendas, minutes, ordinances and resolutions and posts them on the website as public record when approved. Kristine promotes communication between the Council and the public as well as the Council and the City Administration. She received her Bachelor of Science from the University of New Orleans in 1991, where she majored in Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Administration.
Kristine is Council Clerk to all five City Council members. She attends all Council meetings and special work sessions and prepares agendas, minutes, ordinances and resolutions and posts them on the website as public record when approved. Kristine promotes communication between the Council and the public as well as the Council and the City Administration. She received her Bachelor of Science from the University of New Orleans in 1991, where she majored in Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Administration.